PURPOSE: To demonstrate reflection of pulses from fixed ends and free ends.

DESCRIPTION: A pulse generated at the left end (photograph at left) reflects off the right end. The reflecting end can either be fixed (clamped, center photograph) or free (right photograph).

SUGGESTIONS: The manual written by Shive contains excellent information on both the theory and the use of the wave machine; copies are available in the Lecture-Demonstration office.

REFERENCES: (PIRA 3B22.30)See Demonstration Reference File for further information and experiments.

EQUIPMENT: Shive Wave Machine with end clamp.

SETUP TIME: None.